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Description

Stevenson Village is a 36 unit retirement village that offers low cost rental for elderly people on lower incomes. A range of comfortable one-bedroom and bedsit units are available, as well as a central gathering place where residents can gather, socialise and enjoy a range of activities.

Updated: 19 Oct 2017

Composition of Facility

Composition of Facility

Type

Details

Studio / Single Unit.

Vacancy

No

Details

There are currently no vacancies but if you are interested you are welcome to go on the waiting list.

One bedroom Unit

Vacancy

No

Details

There are currently no vacancies but if you are interested you are welcome to go on the waiting list.

2 Bedroom

Vacancy

No

Details

There are currently no vacancies but if you are interested you are welcome to go on the waiting list.

Updated: 19 Oct 2017

Rental Details

Rental Details

Rental Details

Details

What rental covers

Unit,water,services connections(excluding electricity) and use of community facilities. Maintenance of grounds and buildings

Eligibility Criteria

Independent NZ Citizens over 60 years with an emphasis on people who have served the country.

Garden Maintenance

Tenants responsible for garden area surrounding their individual units.

Updated: 3 May 2016

Personnel & Services

Personnel & Services

Personnel / Service

Hours Per Week

Status

Details

Activities Co-ordinator

No

The Village offers the use of the Community Hall which tenants are welcome to use subject to prior bookings. From time to time throughout the year, the Managers arrange various activities for residents to enjoy in the Hall.

Other Personnel

Yes

On site Managers reside at the Village and take care of general maintenance of the Village grounds and buildings. They are available to provide assistance where necessary.and undertake weekday morning checks to ensure ongoing wellbeing of the residents.

Home Help (External Provider)

Yes

Home help can be arranged by the tenant through their doctor's referral.

Meals - External Provider

Yes

Meals on wheels or similar can be arranged by the tenant. Various 'fast food' outlets are available at the local shopping block just metres from one of the Village driveways.

Podiatrist

No

Visiting podiatrists service the residents in their homes.

Hairdresser

No

Visiting hairdressers attend the residents in their homes. There is a hairdressing salon at the local shopping block/convenience stores just metres from the Village driveway.

Updated: 3 May 2016

Facility Features

Facility Features

Feature

Status

Details

Social/Recreational Programme

No

The Village offers the use of the Community Hall which tenants are welcome to use subject to prior bookings. From time to time throughout the year, the Managers arrange various activities for residents to enjoy in the Hall.

Community Complex

No

A well stocked library including board games and puzzles are available in the Hall.
A piano, electric organ and CD player are also available for use.

Emergency Call System

No

Residents are encouraged to subscribe to 'medi alert' services with the Managers as first call out.

24 Hour Security

No

The Village is well covered with security and all night lighting. The Managers are also on site.

For various reasons no cats or dogs are allowed but residents can apply to Management for permission to keep other pets.

Transport Available

No

Residents can arrange through 'Age Concern' / MECOSS for door to door shuttle bus to Botany Town Centre, Botany or Manukau Super Clinic or Middlemore Hospital. A bus stop to Howick and other local shopping centres is situated nearby.

Fitness Complex

No

Classes are held at the local YMCA and Community Centre which are within walkingdistance.
A Chair Aerobics instructor visits weekly for classes in the Hall.

Swimming Pool

No

Lloyd Elsmore Park has a heated pool and is five minutes drive from the Village

Spa Pool

No

There is one in the Lloyd Elsmore Swimming Complex.

Craft Room

No

Space and tables are available in the Village Hall.

Library

Yes

A well stocked library including board games and puzzles are available in the Hall.

Lounges

Yes

An area in the carpeted hall provides comfortable seating and is heated in the winter. Tea and coffee making facilities are available.

Gardens

Yes

The Village is set within attractive landscaped grounds. Plots in the vegetable gardens are available from time to time. Each unit has a small garden area for the occupant to cultivate or arrange pot plants.

Updated: 19 Oct 2017

Special Features

Special Features

Stevenson Village is exceptional in that it provides, for physically idependent people of limited means, low cost rental units in a village atmosphere with the security of daily attending Managers.

In 1977 a joint venture between Howick Returned Services Association and Sir William and Lady Stevenson saw the development of the Stevenson Village which consisted of 35 Home Units, a Village Hall and Manager's residence.

The units, designed to maximise the sun, are built in blocks of two,three or four. They are constructed in a style that resembles the early Fencible cottages in the original settlement of Howick Village.

Although residents are encouraged to maintain their independence and outside interests there is regular opportunity to enjoy the companionship of others in the Village and friends and family are welcome to visit. The carpeted Village Hall with its well stocked library, piano, organ, kitchen and recreational facilities is a focal point for this.

Our on site Managers make daily contact with residents, and as well as attending to grounds and maintenance ensure the smooth running of the Village.